PSHE (Personal, Social, Health and Economic) education is a crucial part of a child’s education. It gives children access to critical information about themselves and the many facets of the diverse world around them. At Chigwell Primary Academy, we follow the You, Me and PHSE scheme of learning alongside the Medway RSE scheme. Children will also be taught to have respect for themselves, and for others, within our local, national and global communities. Personal Social Health Education (PSHE) including Relationships Sex Education (RSE) is at the heart of our school values and ethos and runs throughout all that we do.

We aim to develop key character skills, including decision making, informed risk taking, good communication, and self-regulation strategies. We encourage the exploration of, and respect for, values held by different cultures and groups within our local community and promote the development of positive attitudes. At Chigwell Primary Academy, we aim to prepare pupils adequately for adult life: its decisions, responsibilities, experiences and opportunities, and to allow pupils to develop fully as emotionally mature human beings who are prepared to face and manage the challenges and opportunities of an ever-changing modern Britain.